Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer, DevOps

Software Engineer – Barclays

Join our team to design, develop, and enhance innovative software solutions that empower our customers and colleagues. You'll apply modern engineering practices to build impactful business, platform, and technology capabilities.

Knutsford or Manchester, United Kingdom.

• Advanced knowledge, understanding, and active hands‑on coding experience with Java (Spring Boot, REST APIs).
• Hands‑on experience in Test‑Driven Development and a deep understanding of shift‑left principles, including practical expertise across all testing levels.
• Strong experience in software code architecture, design patterns, and engineering excellence best practices.
• Delivering high‑quality software solutions with robust testing, adherence to coding standards, and full technical ownership.
• Providing technical leadership, including mentoring junior developers and conducting code reviews in alignment with strategic goals.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to develop solutions, troubleshoot issues, and define architectural guidelines and best practices.
• Risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital & technology skills.

• Development and delivery of high‑quality software solutions using industry‑aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensure code is scalable, maintainable, and optimised for performance.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Participation in code reviews and promotion of a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organisation’s technology communities.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. They will also embody the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive.